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tidied

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verb

past tense of tidy
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidied
Adjective
  • The book resists tidy moral conclusions.
    Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • That divide may look tidy on paper, but real life is messier.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The video features footage from a year-old news conference, except that Tkachuk’s words are freshened through AI.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Even decorative throw pillows can be freshened by vacuuming away dust and cleaning the covers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Randolph mirrored Larter's edgy energy, sporting an oversized, rich brown leather jacket paired with a black silk skirt with lace trim.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • While some trees and shrubs can handle a little trim, many cannot this time of year.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Ancho chile and cayenne give a layered blend of heat while brightened up by caraway, cumin, and coriander.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • McGovern, who is thirty-nine, appeared in the courtroom looking trim, with a neat beard and the hint of a residual Emirati tan.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The reality is often messier and more iterative than any neat framework can capture.
    Big Think, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Saturday launch attempt scrubbed under a minute before liftoff because of bad weather in the booster recovery area.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Epstein realized the Beatles needed to be freshly scrubbed in order to play in the spaces controlled by the entertainment elders who booked bands and controlled the old‑school show‑business platforms.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The latest flurries that dusted parts of the Sierra Nevada this week are unlikely to do much to ease California’s snow drought.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The Milk Bar Pie Doughnut resembles Tosi's signature Milk Bar Pie and is made with an unglazed shell doughnut filled with buttery pie filling, dipped in caramel icing and rolled in oat cookie topping, then dusted with a sweet, powdered coating.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The carpets are clean — vacuumed every week and professionally cleaned every two years — and therefore should not be a reason for guests to avoid putting their feet on the floor.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Tidied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidied. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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